Budding during growing season seem to be more successful than grafting dormant wood. You can try graft dormant wood since it is easier to obtain dormant wood and getting it mailed.

Bass

Thanks Bon-
when you talk about budding- are you referring to t-budding?
if yes, should the buds be harvested from dormant wood or should the bud be harvested during growing season. if the latter, presumably, it could still survive 2-3 days in the mail if wrapped in moist paper?

am happy to try and gaft using the budding technique.
anyone willing to trade/sell me some budwood?

google figs4fun and you'll find most of your answers and trades there...

I'm sure T-budding would work, but I believe chip budding would work better since it can support the growing bud better.

Here's a tutorial on how to chip bud figs.

Bass

Here is a link that might be useful: Chip budding figs